Hi everyone. I just finished only my second attempt at straight razor shaving, just out of the shower with a freshly stropped blade, and am curious why I was left with 5 o'clock shadow all over my face?

It cut the hair...... but it was by no means "baby's bottom" smooth.

Is this because my blade isn't sharp enough?

Am I not stropping it correctly?

Is this a newbie who doesn't know what he's doing?

Am I not applying enough pressure?

If any of you have experience this, please let me know! Thanks all!

- Dave